Emergent Literacy

In this course, teachers will learn about the important emergent literacy skills of phonemic awareness, alphabet knowledge, and concepts of print, also known as print awareness and will be introduced to instructional routines they can use to teach these vital skills.

By the End of This Course Youʹll Be Able To

Learners will be familiar with gradual release, a three-part teaching method where you are gradually releasing the responsibility of learning from the teacher to the child, and will understand when to implement learning routines in their classroom.Learners will be familiar with all the components of Phonological Sensitivity and PAC Skills: Phonemic Awareness, Alphabet Knowledge, and Concepts of Print/Print Awareness.Learners will understand how to assess and monitor children's progress of PAC skills, how to give feedback during instructional routines, and how to differentiate instruction and support for dual language learners.

Course Category

Early Care and Learning

Recommended for

Preschool/Pre-K TeachersEarly Childhood Education Leaders and Program Directors

Training Hours

3

Why It Matters

We know from research how students build a strong foundation for literacy and what/how to teach so that the majority of our students can be successful. This course will lead you into a world of knowledge and instructional practice that will make it possible for you to be the difference in your students' lives.
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Pre-Course Survey for Emergent Literacy
Pre-Course Survey
Domains of Emergent Literacy
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Instructional Routines
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Phonological Sensitivity
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Phonemic Awareness
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Alphabet Knowledge
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Concepts of Print
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Emergent Literacy End of Course Assessment
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CEUs:0.6
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The following credits are available upon completion of these activities.

Total credits:  0.6
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